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Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)
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About Lake Tahoe
Top Places To See or Explore
- Route 89
- Sand Harbor
- Emerald Bay
- Bonsai Rock
- East Shore Trail
- Best time to go:
- June – September for the lake, December – March for snow
- Getting there:
- About 2 hours from Sacramento, 1 hour from Reno
Planning a Trip to Lake Tahoe
The 72-mile loop around the lake is one of the best drives in the state. Sand Harbor and Emerald Bay get busy by nine — go at sunrise and you get them nearly alone.
What to Do in Lake Tahoe
Get to Sand Harbor before eight
The lot fills and closes, often before nine in July.
Do the full 72-mile loop in one day
Emerald Bay on the west side, cliffs on the Nevada side.
Bike the East Shore Trail to Hidden Beach
Three paved miles from Incline Village. Rentals at the trailhead.
Paddle out at Bonsai Rock at sunrise
Small pullout on Highway 28 with barely any parking.
Common Questions About Lake Tahoe
- When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?
- June – September for the lake, December – March for snow.
- How do you get to Lake Tahoe?
- About 2 hours from Sacramento, 1 hour from Reno.
- Where should you stay in Lake Tahoe?
- Good bases are South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Tahoe City and Truckee. The places I'd book first are Edgewood Tahoe Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino and Desolation Hotel.
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